15 MyPlate-Inspired Summer Side Dishes

MyPlate is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) current food guide, which empowers consumers to learn about and maintain diets rich in the five necessary food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. Here we take a look at MyPlate-inspired recipes for light summer sides.

Delish is working with the Partnership for a Healthier America and USDAs MyPlate to give anyone looking for healthier options access to thousands of recipes that will help them create healthy, tasty plates. For more information about creating a healthy plate, visit choosemyplate.gov. Find recipes at pinterest.com/MyPlateRecipes.